Cajun Smothered Chicken Recipe with Creamy Gravy
This juicy, creamy, and savory Cajun smothered chicken is the ultimate family dinner recipe that’s kid-friendly and great for holidays like Mardi Gras! Dinner’s ready in 25 minutes!
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 6 thin cut chicken breasts (chicken cutlets) trimmed of excess fat
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ – ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Gravy
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ – 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- chopped green onions or fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Trim 6 thin sliced chicken breast (chicken cutlets) and add them to a medium mixing bowl with 2 Tablespoons of olive oil, ½ teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ – ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir to coat.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken, ensuring there's at least a little bit of space between each piece so they sear instead of steam. If needed, you can cook the chicken in batches.
- Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Gravy
- Turn the heat to low and add 2 Tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 minced garlic cloves. Stir the butter and garlic to start scrapping up any crusty bits left on the bottom of the pan.Cook the garlic just until fragrant (about 30-60 seconds), then add 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Next add ½ – 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir to combine.
- Slowly add ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, and stir constantly until fully combined. Add 1 Tablespoon lemon juice (optional) and continue stirring frequently until the gravy has thickened and coats the back of your wooden spoon (about 3-5 minutes).
Combine and Serve
- Nestle the chicken back into the pan with the thickened gravy and heat through. Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley (optional) and serve immediately.